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Indiana and Florida lift coronavirus restrictions for restaurants

Sep 25, 2020

Elsewhere, some states are only just beginning to allow indoor dining, while others are gradually loosening limits on operations, citing declining infection rates

Restaurants in fight for survival, House panel is warned

Sep 25, 2020

Owners and employee representatives urge more federal aid in subcommittee hearing as adjournment nears

New York City to make outdoor restaurant dining permanent

Sep 25, 2020

Seating could also be extended in front of neighbors’ property

Ohio bill that would make to-go cocktails permanently legal heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk

Sep 24, 2020

If Gov. Mike DeWine signs the bill into law, Ohio will become the second state to legalize to-go alcoholic drinks permanently

U.S. representatives ask Federal Trade Commission to probe third-party delivery operators, franchisors

Sep 24, 2020

Investigation should look at alleged unfair practices by Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash; U.S. Representatives from three states also ask the FTC to take a closer look at franchisor/franchisee relationships; Grubhub says their mission is to drive...

Restaurants could be violating WARN Act – here's what you need to know

Sep 23, 2020

The prolonged partial shutdown of restaurants tied to COVID-19 could trigger a WARN Act notice; one provision of the law protects employees who have experienced reduced hours for six months.